Beer geeks have come far and wide, from all corners of this great state, to descend upon Tampa and enter the Cigar City Brewing taproom with a nervous hand and unassuming slip of paper in order to exchange some hard-earned money for a few precious bottles of some of the…
Today is the eleventh day of the seventh month of the year of our lord twenty thirteen. In laymen’s terms that makes today 7/11, which sounds a lot of 7-Eleven. What is everyone’s favorite thing about 7-Eleven? Slurpees. The only better than a Slurpee is a free Slurpee. To commemorate…
Even if you’re not a mall eater, some food court options are OK. Giant chocolate chip cookies from Mrs. Fields, for example, are a rare treat. For true foodies, the hard and fast rule that one doesn’t stop to eat at the mall is only tossed aside when something truly…
Classes are supposed to be informative and educational. Some are so boring you’d rather walk over a pile of burning coals than show up. Yes, we’re talking to you, Intro to Calc. Others can be a bit more enjoyable. (Hint: Eating food and drinking wine tends to help.) In a…
Learning to eat well can be a bit of a process. Hot dogs and hamburgers go out the door, and kale salads and quinoa are in. Probably not the most exciting realization for a bunch of young men. Trying to maintain a healthy diet while eating out is a nightmare…
Nestled on an unassuming corner, The Green Owl doesn’t fit in with the other trendy cafes and pricey shops of Atlantic Avenue. A relic from another time, this diner is a longstanding Delray Beach establishment that proves you don’t need to charge a small fortune to serve the best BLT…
At the circular outdoor bar, middle-aged men wearing short-sleeved button-ups and sandals sip cocktails. Inside, on red cloth banquettes and fanned wicker chairs, six women, all wearing short silk dresses and high heels, laugh and clink glasses. At the sushi bar, two stern-looking businessmen talk over the young boy sitting…
After 14 years of elevating hotel dining in Fort Lauderdale, Dean James Max is parting ways with the Harbor Beach Marriott and will no longer be affiliated with 3030 Ocean. The chef issued a short statement on his DJM Restaurants website: Read Also: Tastemakers: Dean Max of DJM Restaurants…
Want to go on a summer vacation but just don’t have the money? We have a tip for you — grab a coffee and a sandwich at your local Dunkin’ Donuts this morning. Why all this sudden urge to grab a Coolata? It could be that it’s simply a good…
The Hop Into Action fundraiser for Amelia and Zoe turned out to be a huge success, raising more than $3,000 and with over 100 people in attendance. All proceeds from the fundraiser, which was hosted by MIA Brewing Company, will go to benefit twin girls Amelia and Zoe Boyce, whose…
If you’re like us, you hunker down to watch the “upstairs, downstairs” goings-ons of the Crawley family and their staff with a bottle of wine and some biscuits. Of course, until now, we were forced to drink whatever was in the fridge. But, thanks to Wines That Rock (yes, the…
Different religions have different sets of rules when it comes to eating. Many Jews keep a kosher diet that has been prepared according to Jewish dietary law. Practicing Catholics abstain from eating meat during Lent and the church urges followers to refrain from meat every Friday throughout the year. Observed…
It’s an impatient foodie’s dream, your meal’s ready before you even sit down. The latest addition to the Sawgrass Mills’ mall grub scene, at Sushigami you’ll never have to fill up on stale bread or tap your foot in hungry anticipation again. Even though sushi isn’t anything new, serving it…
You’ve heard the term food-gasm before. Maybe you’ve actually experienced one yourself. It’s hard to deny that food is closely tied to sex; whether as an aphrodisiac or a sexual object in and of itself — you’ve seen that sandwich-eating sex scene at the end of Bridesmaids. Hey, we’re not…
South Florida food lovers, meet Poutine Dog in Lake Worth — one of the first restaurants of its kind to bring an authentic taste of the unofficial national dish of Canada to the area. What is poutine? Basically, it’s a simple combination of seasoned fresh-cut fries, homemade gravy, and soured…
Now that the Fourth of July and holiday weekend have passed, it’s back to regular old summer in South Florida. It’s hot, you have to work, and it’s probably going rain every day, but luckily local businesses are trying to keep you entertained. Whether you’re looking to learn some molecular…
If you’re like us, you’re heading out for an afternoon coffee break to keep you going for the rest of the day. As you pour that life-saving cup, you immediately feel better. That rich aroma, that steam rising from the cup. Coffee is your friend, your wake-up call, your salvation…
Since the economy got flushed down the toilet, the fast-casual sector has been on the rise. It seems like once a day, a new burger joint or burrito place is opening its doors — it’s almost not even news at this point. There are, however, some exceptions. Late last month,…
Before the barbecues and the fireworks, Americans tuned in to ESPN for one of the best sporting events of the year. No, we’re not talking baseball or tennis or racing. We’re talking about the 98th annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, held at the hot dog king’s flagship Coney Island…
Quite a bit has unfolded since we first learned about former Starbucks employee Adrian Flores and his plea for assistance from the denizens of the internet. After raising enough funds to pay his most pressing bills, Flores remade his GoFundMe page, gofundme.com/helpuslive. He headlined the new version “Please Help Us…
Friday’s here, so it’s time for beer. Every Friday, so long as the creek don’t rise, this beer enthusiast will take a look at a Florida beer that, hopefully, should be readily available in a local shop or on tap at your favorite bar. Boynton Beach’s Due South Brewing Company…
When Boynton Beach resident Natalie Sager became pregnant with her first child, certain dietary restrictions forced her to give up foods that each of us would bemoan the loss of in ordinary circumstances: specifically, gluten and dairy. What to do when your favorite foods are suddenly banned? Create a delicious…
